Science Event

Overview

NOTE: The information below was correct for 2016, and has been left up for reference. We will be updating this section soon with exciting details for this year's event. Stay tuned.

​Below is information for each of the three events for Grade 6-9 (Division B) and Grade 9-12 (Division C) that will be supported by AISL Middle School Students can choose to compete in High School Competitions, but High School competitors are restricted to their division.

Highlighting indicates-1) materials that teams do not teams do not need to bring (e.g. splash goggles on Division B Experimental Design), or2) aspects of the event that will not be included (e.g. all ratios in Simple Machines part 2 will be omitted except 4:1).

All visiting schools are encouraged to bring as many teams as they would like to participate in these events. A student who participates in one event may participate in other events as well depending on scheduling. First, second and third place positions will be calculated based on average finish positions for all the teams of a school.

You will need to confirm the number of teams that your school plans to bring to AISL for each Science event at least two weeks prior to the STEM competition. Feel free to contact us with any questions. Good luck with your preparations and see you in April!

High School Competition

Middle School Competition

Grade 9-12 (Division C)

Cell Biology: You will use your knowledge of cell biology and cellular biochemistry in a variety of lab-practical stations to solve problems. The stations may include: demonstrations, experiments, scientific apparatus, model and data collection etc.

Forensics: You will perform a series of tests and use the results along with other evidence or tests results to solve a crime.

Compound Machines: You will construct a compound machine with a class 1 lever connected directly in a series to a class 2 lever. You will use the machine to determine the ratio of three unknown masses

Green Generation: Your team will demonstrate an understanding of general ecological principles, the history and consequences of human impact on the environment, solutions to reversing trends and sustainability concepts. The areas covered will be aquatic issues, air quality issues and climate change

Experimental Design: For this event your team must design, conduct and report the findings of an experiment conducted on site

​Simple Machines: You will construct a simple machine with a class 1 lever. You will use the machine to determine the ratio of three unknown masses

Scoring

The Science event will be conducted in a similar fashion as a track meet. There will be multiple events going on at the same time. At the end of each event, the participants get their ranking and points associated with that ranking. At the end of the whole Science Event the points are compiled and the winning schools are announced. Because of this format, it is possible for a school to place first in 3 events and not get first place as a school because another school participated in all events. Also be aware that it will be very hard for 1 student to participate in all events as there may be a conflict of schedules.

What to bring

Depending on competitions, students may be required to bring pre-constructed devices. The students will need to strategically transport them to the school by taking them apart and reassembling it at the school once they arrive.